training for a triathalon ?'s

carajo

I am wondering if anyone has tips or advice on training? I jog 3-5 miles per day as it is, and ride my bike 3 times a week ususally around 13 miles no problem, the swimming however is a major weakness!!! Also any diet suggestions??? Thanks!!!!!!!!

carajo

I am wondering if anyone has tips or advice on training? I jog 3-5 miles per day as it is, and ride my bike 3 times a week ususally around 13 miles no problem, the swimming however is a major weakness!!! Also any diet suggestions??? Thanks!!!!!!!!

blondeheat

I just did a short one over the weekend.

If the swim is your weakness, I would suggest
1. Get in the pool and make sure you can do the distance.
2. See if you can find a coach to help your swim. Often a local Triathlon club will know when a swim clinic is in town. These can be a great help.
3. IMPORTANT - if the swim is in a lake, be sure to get practice in a lake. Often the local tri club will have practice. Do not do this alone!!! One cramp can be deadly without a backup person.

Practice transition, some people lose minutes when a little planning is all it takes to have a smooth transition.

Speed work is helpful.

Check out this site
http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/

Let me know if you have other questions. I used to do triathlons about 10 years ago but stopped after having kids.

carajo

Thanks so much for the advice, i will check out the website!!! :happy: